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Change not fast enough for women in private equity

When asked to compare their career satisfaction with 12 months ago, 29 per cent of women said they were less satisfied, compared to only 12 per cent of men.

Eurozone unemployment falls to a ten-year low

McKinsey’s latest Global Economics Intelligence report reveals a postcrisis high in eurozone employment, brightening the 2019 outlook.

'Women are better investors than men' – and these 'dolls' prove it

Liz Truss, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, recently told The Telegraph she thinks women feel “squeamish” about turning a profit and find making money “vulgar”.

More jobs and profits at top companies

The Scotland Limited 2018 report, compiled by the accountancy firm Grant Thornton and based on the most recent annual accounts

Wash your dirty linen at home

When Owen Bonnici claims to be “defending Malta” at a grilling like the EP’s TAX 3 committee hearing on Financial Crimes, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance in Malta, he’s drawing on this very same analogy of washing one’s dirty l

Death of Bruno Schroder raises questions for banking and fund management empire

“He was passionate about Schroders and unwavering in his support for the company. His long experience, good judgment and sense of humour will be sorely missed.”

How do entrepreneurs’ outlooks differ globally - Saffery Champness

As in previous years, our survey shows that entrepreneurs are naturally optimistic and see opportunities in the most challenging of times.

Making succession planning easier for family businesses by Octopus Group

This will help you nurture responsible owners and help them get a sense of belonging in the family enterprise.

Barclays income boost cheers investors, makes Brexit provision

Stable income and a reduction in operating expenses drove positive jaws and an improved cost

British Banks Are Getting a Last-Minute Break From the EU

National governments act to protect contracts worth trillions

Why digitalization is the way forward for private banking and wealth management by Steve D'Souza

Current estimates however indicate that by the end of 2020, 50% of the entire global workforce will fall within the millennial threshold

HSBC warns on China, Britain slowdown as 2018 profit disappoints

HSBC remains alert to the downside risks of the current economic environment, global trade tensions and the future path of interest rates, Flint said, adding the bank was “committed” to the growth targets announced in June.

Morningstar Fund Ratings: Weekly Round-up

Kaynor was hired in 2013 and quickly became director of research.

When Good News and Bad News is Good News by Gary Dugan

Consumer spending at around 68% of the US economy is clearly important.

High net worths believe in ESG but yet to proactively invest

Canaccord Genuity WM survey finds responsible investing is more important for female investors

Is your company's pension plan aligned with its climate commitments?

The findings are based on a survey of 25 FTSE 100 companies with some of the largest defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.

Report assesses the implications of a No-Deal Brexit for Islamic Finance

The U.K. is home to five fully fledged Islamic banks (all unrated) with more than 15 other banks (affiliates of conventional banks) offering Islamic financial services

Nordea CEO Hits Back at ‘Impatient’ Critics With Revenue Message

Nordea has spent years cutting costs, axing jobs and automating as much as possible to turn itself into a much leaner, nimbler organization.

Cost of Brexit to UK economy running at £40bn a year – Bank rate-setter

Gertjan Vlieghe’s estimate of weekly bill, £800m, is more than double battlebus ‘bonus’

Credit Agricole's Q4 profits beat forecasts, meet targets a year early

Revenue grew by an average 4.3 percent a year in 2016-2018, while return on tangible equity rose to 12.7 percent. The bank will issue new targets for 2019-2022 in June.

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